Rouse noticed Victoria talking to the employee and walked directly towards her.

"Do you need anything, Mrs. Victoria?" she asked, glancing at the other employee and then at Victoria. "I thought you were sleeping."

"No, Rouse, it's completely impossible to rest in this house. Besides, the twins are about to arrive from school and Salvatore from work."

Rouse looked at her distrustfully and nodded.

"Of course, madam. I'll prepare dinner then."

"I'll help you, Rouse. You know I like to prepare dinner," Victoria replied, using the excuse to disguise her nervousness.

They both headed to the kitchen, while Axel's spy vanished down the hallways.

A couple of hours later, the...